Festival Frequently Asked Questions:

What exactly is the ATG Festival?
The 2025 ATG Festival is a multi-day event that allows accordionists from around the world to get together for workshops, concerts, competitions, meals, and the opportunity to play in a large accordion orchestra (the Festival Orchestra). The ATG will bring in the best accordionists from around the world for evening concerts on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night. 

What is the daily schedule like?
Your day will consist of attending workshops, viewing competitions, networking with other accordionists, and enjoying the occasional daytime concert. Our vendors provide the added benefit of trying out new accordions and shopping for sheet music and CDs. If you choose to be part of the Festival Orchestra, rehearsals are held daily from Thursday-Saturday. Luncheons are provided on both Thursday and Saturday, with a banquet on Friday night.

Where and when is the festival being held?
The festival is being held at the Sheraton Hotel in Lisle, Illinois (Southwest of Chicago).  Evening concerts will be held at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois.    The festival begins at 9:00 am on Thursday morning (July 17th, 2025), so we recommend that you arrive on Wednesday.  The festival ends with a farewell party after the Saturday night concert on July 19th.

What is the cost of the festival?
TBD.   More information to come. 

Does the festival price include the hotel?
No.  You will need to book the hotel separately.  ATG has reserved a block of rooms and has also negotiated a rate that includes breakfast every morning.  Please use this link to book your hotel.

Is there a discounted rate for members?
Yes!  ATG members receive $30 off the cost of festival registration.
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What is included in the festival package price?
More information to come.
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What if I want to bring my family of non-accordionists?
There will be a special discounted festival package rate for spouses/significant others.  There will also be special youth pricing.  More information to come.
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How do competitions work at the fesetival?
​More information to come.

Are competition fees included in the cost of the festival?
No.  Competition fees are in addition to the festival package pricing.  Note, however, that youth competitors receive special pricing for the festival.

How do I sign up for the festival?​
There will be a link on the ATG festival website.  More information to come.  
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What if I only want to go to the evening concerts?
There will be a link on the ATG website for purchase of individual concert tickets.  If you purchase a festival package the concerts are included as part of that package.  You only need to buy individual concert tickets if you did not purchase a festival package.  The evening concerts are open to the general public.  More information to come.
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What is the festival orchestra?
Festival Orchestra Page
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How do I sign up for the festival orchestra?
More information to come.
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Does it cost extra to sign up for the festival orchestra?
No.  Participation in the festival orchestra is included in the price of your festival pacakge. 
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What if I only want to play in the festival orchestra, but not attend the festival?
​Festival orchestra participation is only open to festival attendees.  

How can I get from the festival hotel location to Wheaton College for the evening concerts?
If you have your own car, parking at the hotel is free, and parking at Wheaton College is free.  The ATG will also be offering transportation to festival attendees in the form of a shuttle or bus.  More information to come.